Required skills

administration and management skills to

manage documents

manage time including planning and prioritising work

analytical and problemsolving skills to

develop effective approaches to support the building design process

identify appropriate external expertise and subcontractors

research compliance requirements

budgeting and financial management skills

interpersonal skills to

interact with clients and relevant professionals

network with other professionals to identify and build business relationships

language literacy and numeracy skills to

communicate at project management level with clients colleagues and contacts including writing reports

interpret and apply complex information including contracts legislation regulations and codes and standards

negotiation skills to conclude contracts

technology skills to use information technology and relevant software

Required knowledge

compliance requirements relating to construction Type A building design projects including

Australian standards

BCA deemedtosatisfy and alternative solution requirements

environmental and sustainability requirements including

carbon dioxide reduction techniques including specification of materials glues and paints

energy efficiency

fire resistance including resistance to bushfire attack

legislation

regulatory limitations

contractual requirements and implications for the business

insurance and indemnity requirements

key components of and process for business costings when budgeting for large and complex projects

legal framework relating to contracts and building projects

planning processes

organisational resource requirements to undertake large and complex projects

risk management processes

sources of reliable information on interpretation of compliance requirements

technologies to support integration of work and sharing of information including building information models BIM

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person should demonstrate the ability to

negotiate and finalise design briefs for at least two construction Type A projects

negotiate and finalise contracts with clients for at least two construction Type A projects

assemble a project team and develop a project schedule and budget for at least two construction Type A projects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this unit

must be in the context of the work environment

may be conducted in an offsite context provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance including task skills task management skills contingency management skills and job role environment skills

must meet relevant compliance requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

access to

suitable assessment venue and equipment

suitable simulated or real opportunities and resources to demonstrate competence

assessment instruments

Method of assessment

Assessment for this unit must verify the practical application of the required skills and knowledge using one or more of the following methods

written andor oral assessment of the candidates required knowledge for the unit

observed documented andor firsthand testimonial evidence of the candidates

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

Guidance information for assessment

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Constraints and potential risks may include:

Range of skills required may include:

Professionals and technical experts may include:

Processes to integrate the work of external technical professionals may include:

Costs may include:

Large and complex projectsinclude:

Note: It is essential to refer to current BCA documentation to ensure accuracy of definitions and scopes.